iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
94% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 223 | Existing positions closed: 115
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,837 [Q3] → 1,898 (+61) [Q4]
2.32% more ownership
Funds ownership: 78.03% [Q3] → 80.35% (+2.32%) [Q4]
4% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 682 | Existing positions reduced: 658
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $46.7B [Q3] → $44.2B (-$2.42B) [Q4]
17% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $5.24B | Put options by funds: $6.34B
20% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 158 [Q3] → 127 (-31) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for EFA.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about EFA published over the past 30 days
Neutral
CNBC Television
20 hours ago
Final Trades: Netflix, Charles Schwab, Spotify and the EFA
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Neutral
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Best ETFs Now That The Magnificent Seven Aren't Working Anymore
For most of 2023 and 2024, stock investors didn't need to worry much about strategy or picking the best ETFs. The post Best ETFs Now That The Magnificent Seven Aren't Working Anymore appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Neutral
ETF Trends
2 weeks ago
4 Interesting Equity ETF Launches in Q1
The global economic landscape is shifting in 2025. Investors are navigating a complex environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and evolving market dynamics.
Negative
Schwab Network
2 weeks ago
Autos, Chips & Drugs: Focus of Tariffs as International Stocks Take Hit
The Trump administration's planned auto tariff announcement sparked volatility and downside action not just in the U.S., but around the world. Mike Townsend with @CharlesSchwab says there's "lots of moving parts" to consider with the tariffs and says its impact may not be as bad as investors think.
Positive
Investors Business Daily
4 weeks ago
While U.S. Stock Market Hobbles, These International Markets Rally; Two Are Up 23%
Even Mexico and Canada, which were directly hit with U.S. tariffs, are outperforming Wall Street. The post While U.S. Stock Market Hobbles, These International Markets Rally; Two Are Up 23% appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
EFA: A Diversified Play On Developed Markets With Trade-Offs
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF focuses on developed market equities with a 0.32% expense ratio, suitable for tactical allocation, not core holding. EFA's high exposure to cyclical sectors increases downside risk during economic downturns and limits upside potential due to low technology stock allocation. EFA has underperformed the S&P 500 due to limited tech exposure, with a 71.3% return over the past decade versus the S&P 500's 248.6%.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
Is It Time To Buy Foreign Stocks? (Technical Analysis)
EFA and SPY are both in bullish conditions, trading above their upward-sloping 10-month EMAs and showing long-term uptrends. Despite EFA's positive performance, it has consistently underperformed SPY, both in September and over the past five years. Relative strength charts indicate EFA's underperformance; significant improvement is needed before considering a larger allocation to EFA.
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
529 Plans Passed a New Savings Milestone. Here's Why
Families are increasingly turning toward 529 plans to help their children build savings for their futures. These plans offer families with a means to cultivate tax-advantaged savings for their children.
Neutral
ETF Trends
6 months ago
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IHDG) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
7 months ago
ETF Securities Lending Activity Shines A Light On Market Dynamics
Central bank interest rate policy divergence has become a reality, there have been increased levels of geopolitical risk due to rising tensions in the Middle East and political change has swept across Europe. With the financial landscape changing at pace, many of the recent themes impacting markets have also been seen in ETF securities lending activity. As uncertainty grows across both the political and financial spectrums, interest in ETFs within the securities lending market is expected to grow further.
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